Day: January 4, 2025

Rahma University, EMAN mourn Passing of Former UniAbuja VC,Prof. Nuhu Yaqub

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Steering Committee of the Proposed Rahma University and El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) mourned the loss of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, a distinguished academic and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, who passed away on January 4, 2025, in Abuja. Prof. Yaqub, a key figure in the establishment of Rahma University in Kogi State, was highly regarded for his contributions to academia and his efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation.   His passing has left a profound impact on the academic community and the Muslim Ummah. The funeral…

Ondo State SSG, Tayo Oluwatuyi is Dead

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Tayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Saturday morning at an undisclosed hospital. Oluwatuyi, who was appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in January 2024, had previously served as the SSG during the administration of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.   In December, Oluwatuyi was involved in a serious auto crash along the Ife-Ibadan Expressway. The vehicle he was traveling in veered off the road, leading to his hospitalization at the intensive care unit of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital…

Nigeria’s Economy on Path to Recovery – VP Shettima …. Gov Sule unveils strategy to address Almajiri Challenge, Enhance Agricultural Growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria’s economy was recovering, marking a significant turning point. Speaking at a distribution event for flood relief items at the Government House, he expressed optimism about the country’s economic future.   “We have crossed the Rubicon and are now on a trajectory of sustainable growth. The worst is over, and we anticipate a bumper harvest in the upcoming farming season,” Shettima stated.   He commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for his leadership in fostering peace and development in Nasarawa State, positioning it as…

Deputy Gov, Idahosa calls for Unity in APC, vows to strengthen Edo’s Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to unite for the greater good of Edo. Speaking at a New Year gathering for Edo South APC leaders at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Idahosa praised the party’s collaboration in securing victory in the September 21 governorship election and stressed the need for continued unity to support Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration.   Idahosa acknowledged the presence of divisions within the party but urged aggrieved members to…

Delta PDP Leaders Tasks Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Defection Plans

Emporium Reporters

By Dauda Zhin.   Concerned leaders of People’s Democratic Party PDP in Delta state has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state of his conclusion to defect to All Progressives Congress APC.   A statement issued on Saturday jointly signed by Theophelius Ekiyor, Ochuko Oghenekome, and Ezekiel Chukwudi in an open letter to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori tagged “We, the CONCERNED LEADERS OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) in Delta State, are compelled to address you in this open letter regarding the very disturbing rumours of your alleged plans to defect…

University Don Prof Armstrong Idachaba Cautions on use of Social Media

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf.   Former Director General, National Broadcasting Commission NBC, Professor Armstrong Aduku Idachaba said the erosion of family values , cultural dignity, and reorientation is lost, without the responsible use of social media platforms.   Professor Idachaba who is the Dean Management Sciences, Veritas University, Abuja gave the declaration during his presentation of a lead paper to mark the annual event held last week titled “LEVERAGING INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AMONG IGALA YOUTHS: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS.”   Idachaba who solicited a change of heart…

Office of Former Senate President David Mark alerts Public to Fake Facebook Accounts

Emporium Reporters

The office of Senator David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark, former President of the Senate, has raised an alarm over the emergence of numerous fake Facebook accounts impersonating him. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, the public was urged to report the fraudulent accounts to Facebook to help curb the impersonation. Mumeh emphasized that Senator Mark does not have an official Facebook account, and any such accounts should be disregarded. “We urge the public to be vigilant and not to engage with or recognize any Facebook…

Gov Sule dissolves Cabinet, sacks SSG, Commissioners, others

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major administrative shake-up, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dissolved his cabinet, relieved the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Muhammad Ubandona-Aliyu, and all commissioners of their duties.   The announcement, made through a statement signed by Mohammed Illiyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs and Special Duties in the Office of the SSG, confirmed that the dissolution takes effect from Friday, January 3, 2025.   “All outgoing commissioners are to hand over the affairs of their ministries and all government property in their possession to the Permanent Secretaries…

2025: Prayers, hopes and dreams By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Emporium Reporters

At last, we survived the Year 2024! For that, we give thanks to God! Not unexpectedly, the Year 2024 was marked by complexities and contradictions. On the one hand, social movements and activism gained momentum, shedding light on the shape and size of pressing issues like inequality and climate change. On the other hand, systemic inequalities persisted, and globalization disrupted traditional structures, fuelling the hustle and bustle of uncertainty and insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, including conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere, further underscored the challenges…

Factional PDP’s claims on LG Secretariat Attacks Baseless, Says APC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by a factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, accusing Governor Monday Okpebholo of orchestrating attacks on three Local Government Area (LGA) headquarters in the state.   In a statement issued by the APC Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, the party described the accusations as “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated.” The PDP faction had alleged that Governor Okpebholo deployed armed thugs to seize control of the council headquarters in defiance of court orders.   Tenebe…